National kratom ban campaign grows after products found near Ole Miss deaths
A national campaign is urging Congress to ban kratom, though investigators have not confirmed whether the substance played a role in the deaths of two Ole Miss students.
A national campaign is urging Congress to ban kratom, though investigators have not confirmed whether the substance played a role in the deaths of two Ole Miss students.
Drug said to be 10 times more powerful than fentanyl found in Chicago
A powerful new drug is showing up in Chicagoland, and a health expert warns it may be hidden in pills, heroin and cocaine.
A powerful new drug is showing up in Chicagoland, and a health expert warns it may be hidden in pills, heroin and cocaine.
Drug 10 times more powerful than fentanyl found in counterfeit pills, cocaine
A Rush health care provider explains the dangers of cychlorphine, a highly potent designer drug showing up in cocaine, heroin and counterfeit prescription pills.
A Rush health care provider explains the dangers of cychlorphine, a highly potent designer drug showing up in cocaine, heroin and counterfeit prescription pills.
Blood pressure medication recalled nationwide after failing 'dissolution specifications'
Over 13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication are the subject of a nationwide recall, according to the FDA.
Over 13,000 bottles of blood pressure medication are the subject of a nationwide recall, according to the FDA.
FOX Chicago, Lurie Children’s team up to make patients’ lives a little lighter
FOX Chicago is helping Lurie Children’s raise $10,000 for its Chicago Marathon team, supporting programs like A Little Lighter that help patients and their families.
FOX Chicago is helping Lurie Children’s raise $10,000 for its Chicago Marathon team, supporting programs like A Little Lighter that help patients and their families.
Doctor warns of potential interactions between GLP-1 drugs and cannabis
A physician and cannabinoid specialist is sounding the alarm on the potential interactions between cannabis and GLP-1s for a small percentage of people who use both.
A physician and cannabinoid specialist is sounding the alarm on the potential interactions between cannabis and GLP-1s for a small percentage of people who use both.
Easy 10-minute exercise may boost mood and sharpen focus, study finds
A new study suggests that 10 minutes of easy exercise may improve mood, alertness and focus.
A new study suggests that 10 minutes of easy exercise may improve mood, alertness and focus.
Vaccine guidance in flux as flu and cold season gets underway
With CDC vaccine guidance on hold, fewer Americans are getting vaccinated as doctors and medical groups work to help families navigate changing recommendations.
With CDC vaccine guidance on hold, fewer Americans are getting vaccinated as doctors and medical groups work to help families navigate changing recommendations.
VA hospitals across the country earn high ratings for providing quality care to veterans - See which ones
When it comes to caring for veterans, 87 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the country have received high ratings in the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital rankings report.
When it comes to caring for veterans, 87 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the country have received high ratings in the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital rankings report.
FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine, but CDC has yet to recommend it
The FDA has approved mFlusiva, the first mRNA flu vaccine, for adults ages 50 to 64, but the CDC has not added it to its recommended list amid legal uncertainties and disruptions to the federal vaccine review process.
The FDA has approved mFlusiva, the first mRNA flu vaccine, for adults ages 50 to 64, but the CDC has not added it to its recommended list amid legal uncertainties and disruptions to the federal vaccine review process.
People are ditching their vapes only to pick up another surprising habit
E-cigarettes have long been used as an alternative to traditional smoking, but public health data suggests some adults trying to quit vaping are turning back to cigarettes.
E-cigarettes have long been used as an alternative to traditional smoking, but public health data suggests some adults trying to quit vaping are turning back to cigarettes.
Modified HIV drug could reverse vision loss, paralysis from MS, study suggests
An experimental drug reversed vision loss and paralysis in mice with MS-like symptoms, prompting researchers to explore its potential for human treatment.
An experimental drug reversed vision loss and paralysis in mice with MS-like symptoms, prompting researchers to explore its potential for human treatment.
One daily serving of ultra-processed food linked to higher disease risk
A large-scale study found that eating an additional 3½ ounces of ultra-processed food daily was associated with higher risks of cardiovascular events, cancer, death from any cause, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
A large-scale study found that eating an additional 3½ ounces of ultra-processed food daily was associated with higher risks of cardiovascular events, cancer, death from any cause, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
FDA-endorsed blood test can spot early signs of more than 50 types of cancer, drugmaker says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) endorsed a blood test designed to spot early signs of dozens of cancers despite concerns about how definitive the test’s results may be, the Associated Press reported.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) endorsed a blood test designed to spot early signs of dozens of cancers despite concerns about how definitive the test’s results may be, the Associated Press reported.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's once-a-week insulin injection for type 2 diabetes treatment
Adults with type 2 diabetes will have a new alternative to daily insulin injections now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new once-a-week insulin injection.
Adults with type 2 diabetes will have a new alternative to daily insulin injections now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new once-a-week insulin injection.
Fall allergy season has gotten longer since 1970: Here's where it's worst
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Trump administration halts Obamacare enrollment for 760,000, citing suspected fraud
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
New lawsuits allege catastrophic brain damage after riding Six Flags Magic Mountain rollercoaster
Three lawsuits were filed this week alleging serious brain damage suffered by three people who rode the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Three lawsuits were filed this week alleging serious brain damage suffered by three people who rode the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
New study offers possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’ during pregnancy
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.